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Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Paramount Theatre
Alicia Keys can write the hell out of a song. Her catalog has been the soundtrack to heartbreaks and first loves for more than two decades. Hell's Kitchen, the Grammy winner's semi-autobiographical musical now at the Paramount Theatre, is a welcome reminder of just how singular her music really is. …
Review: AS YOU LIKE IT by Dacha Theatre
William Shakespeare’s work, undoubtedly, is an acquired taste. Shakespeare’s poetry of language can turn people off (the Elizabethan language can be hard to follow). Would you believe me if I told you that one way to make his work more approachable is by folding in layers of randomness and cha…
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Taproot Theatre
When I think of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, I don't think of camp. It's content and presentation are really earnest. But the Taproot Theatre’s latest production leans into ‘camp’ in every sense of the word. Set in a children’s summer camp talent show…
Review: XIAN CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN 9 at Benaroya Hall
Xian’s performance was a joyful representation of Schiller’s text, ending the rousing evening with an affirmation of much-needed hope for us all. The performance was transcendent in every way.…
Review: FRIDA...A SELF-PORTRAIT at Union Arts Center
One-person productions are typically autobiographical: the performer teaches the audience about themself, as themself. But this seemingly “direct” approach is often not actually revealing, where an artist performs a ritualized series of autobiographical anecdotes that fit into the form’s genre…
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at The Paramount Theatre
There’s a reason Blue Man Group has been beloved for nearly 40 years: their show is pure fun. Packed with electrifying percussion performances, inventive visual storytelling, and laugh-out-loud-worthy comedy, the group's North American tour continues to delight audiences, and their stop at The Par…
Review: WE AIN’T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON AND PARFUNKEL MUSICAL at Village Theatre
Dear Readers, the bio-musical is a tricky thing. Some love them, some hate them. For me, it all depends on if you have an affinity for the music of the subjects, plus it needs a strong book. And then there’s the current show from Village Theatre, “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Pa…
Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Paramount Theatre
It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera. Of course, I knew the iconic songs and had seen countless clips over the years, but experiencing the production live on stage for the first time was entirely different, haunting, and spine-chillin…
Review: CARMEN at McCaw Hall
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work…
Review: APPROPRIATE at The Seattle Rep
Dear Readers, why do we like shows about dysfunctional families? I posit that it’s one of two reasons. Either we are reveling in knowing that your family isn’t that bad or watching as more of a catharsis of seeing a family like yours get through their dysfunction. Playwright Branden Jacobs-Je…
Past Shows
Mary Poppins
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on...
Behind the Curtain: Mary Poppins
Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions!...
Grease
Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers,...
Behind the Curtain: Grease
Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions!...
The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just...
Behind the Curtain: The Wedding Singer
Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions!...
A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 18 24, 2021Saturday, December 18, 11:00 amMonday, December 20, 7:00 pmTuesday, December 21, 7:00 pmWednesday, December 22, 7:00 pmThursday, December 23, 7:00 pmFriday, December...
Cinderella, Enchanted Edition
Now - December 19, 2021Fridays & SaturdaysSaturdays & Sundays Inspired by the acclaimed 1997 teleplay starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this version of the magical...
All Shook Up
Set in the summer of 1955 in a conservative Midwestern town, ALL SHOOK UP is the modern Rock n Roll take on Shakespeares romantic comedy,...
Assisted Living: The Musical
Welcome to Pelican Roost, the party school of retirement communities. This show tells the tales Granny will never tell. Pelican Roost is a place where...
Aunt Dottie's Sing-Along Cabaret
Join Aunt Dottie and her Nephew Aaron for some musical mayhem and sing-along fun. You never know what will happen with this pair but know...
Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show
Hilarious and amazing is how the Seattle Times describes Matt Bakers comedy stunt show.Matt Bakers show is a unique combination of a hilarious stand-up comedy...
Sing-Along with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to TMP! SING-ALONG WITH SANTA is a great way to kick-off the holidays. Bring the whole family and friends to Tacoma...
TMP's Christmas Magic - Holiday Music from Broadway
December 11 20, 2020Friday, December 11, 7:00 PMSaturday, December 12, 2:00 PMSunday, December 13, 2:00 PMFriday, December 18, 7:00 PMSaturday, December 19, 2:00 PMSunday, December...
A Virtual Visit with Santa - A Zoom Call
Want to meet Santa, sign up for a private session, times available beginning at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Santa Virtual Visits $10 for a...
Assisted Living: The Musical
From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st Century seniors are partying like its 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and...
American Way
AMERICAN WAY Way by JEREMY GABLEThe author, JEREMY GABLE, will be available for Q and A.Directed & Sound Design by ERIK FURUHEIMAudio/Video Technical by JUSTIN...
The Big One-Oh! Online Edition
Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties that would require friends, which he doesnt have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but theyre...
The Big One-Oh! Online Edition
Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties that would require friends, which he doesnt have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but theyre...
Mamma Mia!
Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia!...
Food Truck Festival
Your taste buds are in for a treat! The TMP Food Truck Fest is returning for its fourth annual food-going experience. Some of the best...
Mamma Mia! Sing-Along
You can dance! You can jive! Having the time of your life at TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE with the cast and crew of MAMMA MIA!, featuring...
The Pajama Game
Directed by Julie Halpin, the Young at Heart Players demonstrates that age is just a number. In this group, adults 50 and older can gain...
My Fair Lady
May 18 – June 10, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm Sundays, 2:00 pm Saturdays, June 2 & 9, 2:00 pm Lerner and Loewe transform...
Catch Me If You Can
April 6 – April 29, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm Sundays, 2:00 pm Saturday, April 21 & 28, 2:00 pm Based on the hit...
KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL
If you've ever felt lost, then you?ll know just how Trixie's favorite stuffed Knuffle Bunny feels when left all alone. If you've ever felt loved,...
THE ADDAMS FAMILY SINGS BROADWAY - A Fundraiser
March 16 & 17, 2018 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm The National Award Winning cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY are participating in AACT’s International...
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Friday, March 2, 7:30 pm Saturday, March 3, 7:30 pm Sunday, March 4, 2:00 pm Young at Heart Players is a free program for people...
My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
February 2 - 25, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm Sundays, 2:00 pm Saturday, February 17 & 24, 2:00 pm The Voice. The Sultan of...
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
February 10 – 18, 2018 Saturday, February 10 | 11 am & 1 pm Saturday, February 17 | 11 am Sunday, February 18 | 7...
Wine and Chocolate - My Way, A Fundraiser for TMP
WINE & CHOCOLATE – MY WAY Sunday, February 11, 4:30 pm Enjoy locally crafted chocolate port, sparkling and red wines paired with decadent chocolates all...
Annie Jr
TMP's Winter Intensive Camp is a week long process where the kids that sign up work hard all day for a week to create a...
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively...
Once Upon a Matress
Based on “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Andersen. Princess Winnifred arrives at Prince Dauntless the Drab’s castle hoping for the hand of...
A Big Band Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season Big Band style. One of TMP’s most highly-anticipated events of the holiday season. The Swing Reunion Orchestra’s Big Band will be...
Sing-Along with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to TMP! Santa and the TMP elves will be at TMP to kick-off the holiday season. There will be singing of...
West Side Story
The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theaters finest accomplishments. Shakespeare’s Romeo and...
BUDDY The Buddy Holly Story
Before the Beatles, The Beach Boys or The Rolling Stones ever played a note, Rock ‘n’ Roll was forever changed by BUDDY HOLLY, a 19-year-old...
Evita
Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship...
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Barefoot in the Park State Theater (8/21-9/06) |
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Freak The Mighty Seattle Repertory Theatre (7/30-9/06) |
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How to Dance in Ohio Ballyhoo Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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Complemento Latitude Theatre (8/01-8/30) |
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The Courage to Right a Woman's Wrongs BAT (7/24-8/14) |
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Robin Hood/Macbeth Island Shakespeare Festival (7/17-9/06) |
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Savage Saints Lakewood Playhouse (4/16-5/02) |
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Where Blooming Flowers Meet The Sky Lakewood Playhouse (12/04-12/19) |
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Come From Away Village Theatre (11/10-12/20) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) 5th Avenue Theatre (8/18-8/18) |